HC Deb 10 May 1995 vol 259 c511W
29. Mr. Janner

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to assist the traditional industries of the city of Leicester. [21970]

Mr. Page

The Government are doing much to assist all industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in Leicester. Business link Leicestershire is now providing a valuable service to the local business community. My Department is providing funding of £725,000 to the business link which handled over 60,000 enquiries in the year from 1 March 1994. In addition, my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon, Central (Sir P. Beresford), has recently confirmed that funding of £10.5 million will be available in the hon. and learned Member's own constituency through the city challenge programme.